Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Simulated
When providing education to a student nurse about ways to avoid increased intracranial pressure, which of the following will the nurse include in the instructions? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct answer
A,B,C,D
Rationale
Consulting with dietary to manage fluid and sodium intake, keeping the head at 25 degrees or lower to promote venous drainage, dimming lights to reduce stimulation, and ordering a stool softener to prevent straining are all measures to avoid increased ICP.